Jordanian authorities had earlier detained individuals involved in this smuggling attempt and seized the weapons in March

During a court appearance on Wednesday, Zagrouba claimed he had been tortured by officers before collapsing and being taken to the hospital

One of the most significant impacts of the monsoon is on agriculture

The Sahara has been home to human populations for thousands of years

The US and Niger discuss the withdrawal of American troops stationed in the West African country.

Angola, backed by the US, is mediating between Rwanda and the DRC to address heightened tensions following an attack on a displaced people’s camp, aiming to implement a roadmap for peace.

Somalia’s military announces success in a counter-al-Shabaab operation, killing nine fighters and wounding ten in Galgaduud and Middle Shabelle regions.

It was possible to charge, convict former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Switzerland as he had entered country as asylum seeker in 2016

Bssais and Zeghidi were detained on Saturday under a decree criminalizing the “spreading of false information”

President Ramaphosa signs a new law for universal healthcare in South Africa, aiming to tackle inequalities despite opposition. Learn about the implications.

Godwin Emefiele, former head of Nigeria’s central bank, is on trial for allegedly printing money illegally and misusing government funds.

However, over 1,000 genocide suspects sought by national authorities remain at large

The International Court for Rwanda (ICTR) confirms the deaths of the last two fugitives wanted for the 1994 genocide.

The report underscores that a staggering 75 percent of those killed were under 25 years old, with 40 percent being minors under 18

A Nigerian appeals court reduced Mubarak Bala’s blasphemy sentence from 24 to 5 years. Bala, a self-proclaimed atheist, was convicted for online posts criticizing Islam.

Millions in South Sudan are on the brink of famine due to a complex crisis of climate change, economic hardship, and ongoing conflict.

The new government has halted construction in Dakar to investigate permits and prioritize public access to beaches.

A suspected ISIS-linked rebel group has attacked a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving 11 civilians dead.

Rwandan court rejects Bernard Ntaganda’s appeal, disqualifying him from challenging President Paul Kagame in July’s elections.

The US and EU criticize Tunisia’s arrest of lawyers and activists, highlighting concerns over a rollback of democratic freedoms since President Saied’s power grab.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is making significant progress in its investigation of war crimes committed in Libya since 2011.

Niger’s military junta severed ties with the US after accusing them of threats and inaction against terrorism, turning to Russia for new partnerships.

According to the interior ministry, the driver allegedly wielded a box-cutter in an attempt to assault a passenger on a Cairo street this past Sunday

Authorities did not provide further details when pressed by media outlets for additional information on the case